Events

There’s so much to do at UMBC! Activities are planned on every night of the week and on weekends, too! UMBC is home to a wide array of fun events for all students, not to mention the diverse selection of events and meetings constantly in progress from many student organizations. In addition, the UMBC community has so much to offer its students — lectures, concerts, visual arts programs, athletic events, recreation and leisure activities, performing arts events, community celebrations – the choices never really end!

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Oct
8

Staff and Faculty Social

This is the only staff and faculty EXCLUSIVE event!

Location

The Commons : Skylight Room

Date & Time

October 8, 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

This is the only staff and faculty exclusive homecoming event!  Come socialize with some colleagues and enjoy some tasty appetizers. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. RSVP via myUMBC.
Three UMBC staff standing around a cocktail table wearing black and gold at the UMBC Homecoming faculty and staff social.

Oct
9

GRIT-X Talks & Reception

Location

Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Date & Time

October 9, 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

We invite you to listen and learn as some of UMBC’s most intriguing faculty and alumni minds enlighten us. After the talks, enjoy a post-event reception  with featured speakers.  Stay tuned...
UMBC's Center for Real-time Distributed Sensing and Autonomy student researchers leading a demonstration of their autonomous robots.

Oct
10

Carnival Preview

Location

Erickson Field

Date & Time

October 10, 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Description

Join us for the first night of the carnival!  This is a preview for students and there will be plenty of games and giveaways. $10 unlimited ride wristbands along with game ticket bundles can be...
Carnival rides outside lit up at night.